Diaeus (butterfly)Diaeus is a genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae. The genus was erected by Frederick DuCane Godman and Osbert Salvin in 1895.SpeciesThe following species are recognised in the genus Diaeus:Diaeus ambata Evans, 1953 - EcuadorDiaeus lacaena - Costa Rica, Panama, BrazilDiaeus variegata - Brazil, BoliviaDiaeus varna Evans, 1953 - Mexico